What is the cheapest way to get from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas?

The cheapest way to get from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas?

The fastest way to get from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas is to fly and bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $90 - $190.

How far is it from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas?

The distance between Guayaquil Airport (GYE) and Macas is 349 km. The road distance is 318.2 km.

How do I travel from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas without a car?

The best way to get from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas without a car is to shuttle and bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE) which takes 13h 33m and costs $160 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas, including transfers.

Can I drive from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas?

Yes, the driving distance between Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas is 318 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas.

Where can I stay near Macas?

There are 34+ hotels available in Macas.

Can I share a ride from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Guayaquil Airport (GYE) and Macas. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas by plane, bus, shuttle, rideshare, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuenca (CUE)plane GYE - CUE
2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Macasbus
3h 59m
$90–190
Drive 318.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Macascar 318.2 km
5h 42m
$18–27
Shuttle, bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)
1. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle
2. Take the bus from Puerto López to Santa Elenabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus
5. Take the bus from Cuenca to Macasbus
13h 33m
$169–205
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Guayaquil-GYE to Macasrideshare 318.2 km
5h 42m
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle
2. Take the bus from Puerto López to Montañitabus
3. Take the bus from Montañita to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Macasbus
17h 34m
$166–181
Shuttle, bus via Ambato
1. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle
2. Take the bus from Puerto López to Montañitabus
3. Take the bus from Montañita to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus
4. Take the bus from Ambato to Macasbus
19h 51m
$173–186

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

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Distance: 349.2 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Guayaquil Airport (GYE), Ecuador and Macas, Morona-Santiago, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Macas. However, you can fly to Cuenca (CUE), walk to Cuenca, then take the bus to Macas. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Guayaquil Airport to Macas via Puerto López, Puerto López, Santa Elena, Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, and Cuenca in around 13h 33m.

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